How to start a nurse council?

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Oct 8, 2009

Are you the CNO? Administration needs to be behind this endeavor. Most facilities have outlines on what is expected of committees. Again, Admin should have this. In our facility the Nurse Leadership Group meets quarterly. We discuss previous business. Then the CNO discusses any new developments that the staff nurses need to know. We discuss projects such as flu vaccine drive, or need for new policy, etc. I am there as the Educator to give advice on how to make staff aware of any developments. I do not have a vote since I am an exempt employee. A copy of the minutes are given to Administration. Twice a year we meet with Physician Leadership Group to open doors for communication mostly. Hope this helps

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Oct 11, 2009

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ojin 2004 article: from bedside to boardroom - nursing shared governance

robert g. hess, jr., rn, phd

abstract
a brand-new nursing shortage is revitalizing shared governance. this innovative organizational model gives staff nurses control over their practice and can extend their influence into administrative areas previously controlled only by managers. but nursing shared governance is hard to define. its structures and processes are different in every organization; and its implementation is like pinning jell-o® to a wall. is it appropriate for every situation? is it worth the price? and can it really measure up to its glowing reputation? this article presents an overview of nursing shared governance, looking at themes and experiences from its rich 25-year tradition. the author identifies its essential elements, provides guidance for professionals who wish to embark on the journey, and describes the current status of shared governance as of 2008.

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implimentation hospital examples:

st. joseph hospital of orange - nursing councils

drh - services - nursing - shared governance councils